NFL Draft: Team Grades

Eric Fisher, from Central Michigan, stands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected first overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
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Eric Fisher, from Central Michigan, stands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected first overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
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Chargers –- Left tackles flew off the board faster than ever, and you wonder if Philip Rivers will pay for it. Still, rookie GM Tom Telesco seemed to land starters at right tackle and inside linebacker. WR Keenan Allen looked underdrafted at No. 76. Grade: B

Vikings— If quick DT Sharrif Floyd can overcome his short arms, if physical CB Xavier Rhodes can play fast, if raw WR Cordarelle Patterson grows up, the purple men will move full speed ahead. Grade: B+.

Falcons— TE Levine Toilolo, a Helix High grad, can learn from the great Tony Gonzalez. Birds chose three DBs, but can any cover a TE? Grade: C.

Buccaneers— Mike Glennon, a QB from Philip Rivers U, has the arm to push Josh Freeman this year. Their best addition, by far, was Darrelle Revis, who cost them a first-round pick. Grade: D+.

Saints—Safety Kenny Vaccaro will aid a defense that was historically bad last year. Lucky Kenny Stills; the speedy WR from San Diego joins the Drew Brees show. Grade: C+.

Panthers—Coach Ron Rivera should be pleased that Star Lotulelei, a nimble nose tackle, is now a Panthers defender. If Rivera can prod DT Kawann Short into consistent effort, foes will suffer. Grade: B.

49ers— The NFC champs can afford to be patient, so it was smart to take two former stars recovering from ACL tears, pass-rusher Tank Carradine and RB Marcus Lattimore. Grade: A-.

Seahawks – Lacking a first-round pick, GM John Schneider, who's been on a roll, gambled that Pete Carroll can guide talented but erratic Christine Michael, a running back from Texas A&M. Grade: C+.